Important Client Advisory: Bogus Payments

We have noticed a recent increase in the number of bogus payment request letters being sent to clients; this typically occurs following publication of a PCT (International) or other patent application. This is a scam; these bogus companies are set up to try and extract money from applicants directly.

Please do not respond or pay any money to such companies; no such payment is normally required. Some of the companies known to send these letters are found below: